The Court of Padua, in northern ItalyThe Italian-Brazilian Melissa Russo Machado, 29, was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The sentence was announced this Wednesday (25) after a first instance trial.
The woman was found guilty of infanticide. The incident occurred between the night of October 28-29, 2024, in the city of... It is raining di SaccoAccording to the Public Prosecutor's Office, she killed her daughter shortly after giving birth.
Machado gave birth alone in her apartment, located above the nightclub where she worked. The complaint alleges that She drowned the baby in the toilet. and triggered the toilet flush immediately after birth.
The forensic examination determined that the child was born alive, measuring 51 centimeters and weighing 3,5 kilograms. The autopsy confirmed that the newborn barely managed to breathe due to the mother's attempt to dispose of the body.
During the process, it was revealed that the woman hid her pregnancy from colleagues and family. She maintained her work routine at the nightclub even with evident physical signs of pregnancy.
A psychiatric evaluation deemed the defendant sane at the time of the crime. Despite this, the court recognized mitigating circumstances in determining the sentence. The prosecutor described the defendant's situation as humanly distressing.
Melissa Russo Machado denies intentionally killing her daughter. She is currently under house arrest. in the Puglia region, in southern Italy, where he lives with his parents. The defense may appeal the decision.
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